# 119-hr-6133: Jumpstart on College Act

119-hr-6133, Jumpstart on College Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6133
- Congress: 119
- Title: Jumpstart on College Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-19
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expand early college high schools and dual enrollment for underrepresented students.** This bill would create federal grant programs, reporting rules, and national technical assistance to help more low-income and other underrepresented students earn college credits and recognized postsecondary credentials while in high school. - Students and families: Students could earn postsecondary credits and recognized credentials during high school. Participating students must not pay tuition or fees for postsecondary courses under the program. - States and K-12 systems: States could receive competitive, six-year grants but must provide a 50 percent non‑Federal match. Grants fund statewide strategy, technical assistance, policy changes, and alignment of diplomas with credit-bearing coursework. - Colleges and local school partnerships: Eligible partnerships of institutions of higher education and local educational agencies can get competitive grants up to $2 million per grant for up to six years to design programs, credential instructors, pay tuition and supports, and build transfer agreements. *This bill would authorize $250 million per year for six years, totaling $1.5 billion, and would increase federal spending.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- $250M a year for early college: benefit, high. The bill would authorize $250 million each year for fiscal year 2026 and the next five years. At least 40% would go to eligible‑entity grants, at least 55% to State grants, and at least 5% to national activities. This funding would support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollmen…
- State grants to expand early college: benefit, high. The bill would give States competitive 6‑year grants to expand early college and dual enrollment for underrepresented students. States would need to match 50% of each year’s grant with non‑Federal funds. States would plan statewide strategies, remove legal barriers, provide technical help, and upda…
- Free college classes in high school: benefit, medium. This bill would fund 6‑year grants to build or expand early college and dual enrollment programs. If funded, students in these programs would not pay tuition or fees for the college courses they take. Grants could also cover textbooks, equipment, transportation, and work‑based learning. Each grant…
- Stronger reporting and grad‑rate rules: benefit, medium. States and grantees would submit reports at least once a year using standard rules. Reports would show enrollments, credits earned, diplomas, credentials, and college enrollment, broken out by student groups. The Secretary would report to Congress each year and hire an independent evaluator within…
- Keeps school and college worker rights: benefit, low. The bill would not change any existing rights or bargaining terms for employees of school districts or colleges. All current laws, contracts, court orders, and agreements would still apply.
- Grant priorities and rising local match: mixed, medium. The Secretary would favor grants for programs serving at least 51% low‑income students, schools needing improvement, or States that help pay tuition, fees, or textbooks. Grantees would have to provide a match that rises over time: 20% in years 1–2, 30% in years 3–4, 40% in year 5, and 50% in year 6…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6133 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6133)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6133 (as of 2026-04-21).